Kent · England
Festival Paella Catering for Brenchley events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Brenchley and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
Book festival paella catering in Brenchley
How our festival paella catering works in Brenchley
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Brenchley. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and country shows.
At a field event near Brenchley, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Crew meals are served at set times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Brenchley
Brenchley is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For festival paella catering in Brenchley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Brenchley. Brenchley is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brenchley to Canterbury (about 31 miles away).
Events in parks such as Foal Hurst Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over TN12 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Market Heath Close and Holly Bank. Nearby, we also cater events in Petteridge (1 mile south-west), Matfield (1 mile west), Paddock Wood (2 miles north), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.2 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Brenchley include Mascalls School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile east)
Places near Brenchley
What else we do in Brenchley
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Brenchley stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Brenchley
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Kent, including Brenchley
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
FAQs for Brenchley
Is Brenchley close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff